Saturday, May 2, 2015
Alexandria, Minnesota

The Chain of Lakes Triathlon is the perfect triathlon to get your
season going. Held during the first week of May, it's a great way
to get your body out of winter hibernation and back into racing
shape. Proceeds raised from the event are used to help fund local
recreational organizations.

Going for over ten years strong, the Chain of Lakes is administered by the Swim
Coach of the Alexandria Swim Club and a professional team of volunteers
through the club, whose goal is to provide you with an enjoyable
triathlon experience. Rest assurred that you'll be treated right.

The race course is a short course and is an ideal way to start the
season.

Swim

600 yard swim in 8 lane, 25 yard pool. Individuals will be placed in
heats according to their estimated swim time. There will be 2-4 people
in each lane. Please bring a person to count your laps, if possible.

Bike

The bike course will be 13 miles through the Alexandria area countryside
along rolling hills, with 3 miles on the Central Lakes Bike Trail. All
cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. Certified hard-shelled bike helmets
are required. No listening devices are allowed on the bike course. Drafting
is prohibited. See the course map.

Run

The run course will be 2.8 miles through a residential area and newly
paved trail. See the course map.
Listening devices are strongly discouraged on the run course.

Event Proceeds

Proceeds raised from this event will go toward local fundraising efforts
including the Alexandria Swim Club and Lakes
Area Recreation Association, whose purpose is to develop and improve
the recreation opportunities for the Alexandria area.

The triathlon has raised well over $10,000 which was donated to local
organziations such as the Alexandria Swim Club and the Lakes Area Recreation.

Ask a Coach

If you have any questions related to competing in a triathlon,
click here
to "Ask a Coach!" Very basic or more detailed questions are all
welcomed and will be answered by a USAT Certified Coach.

Those that expect to finish the race in less than 1 hour and 12 minutes
should check the Elite Heat box on the entry form. Those
in the elite heat will compete for age group awards with all individuals.

Relay

Two or three person teams may compete in one of the following
categories: Local (all team members must live in the Alexandria
Area) or Open.